DaiCro started the topic Velcade – On The Edge…. in the forum Treatment 15 years, 1 month ago
Velcade, the treatment, its side-effects, its efficacy by 'normal' and/or subcutaneously procedures, seems to have been well covered here recently… I imagine because there are quite a few people either receiving it for relapsed myeloma or as part of a frontline treatment.
I heard so much about it as a novel agent, often in terms of a 'wonder'…[Read more]
DaiCro replied to the topic Memory Book – right or wrong? in the forum General 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Angelina,
Your project has made me more mindful of the book my children gave me to fill in… 'No hurry, when you feel like it'… well I haven't felt like it… I'm not sure why not but I haven't. Truth be told I haven't given it much thought… or at least when I have thought about it I have been content to think that there is plenty of…[Read more]
clarabell replied to the topic Memory Book – right or wrong? in the forum General 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Angelina,
I haven't been on the forum for a while so I am upset to hear John isn't doing so well. I am sending you love and big hugs and strength to you both, you were so kind responding to my previous posts about Ameloiyd. I think your memory book is fantastic idea and your kids will treasure it, you your family and friends can compile some…[Read more]
clarabell replied to the topic dad just diagnosed at 48 in the forum Newcomers 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Christin & Meike,
I just wanted to pop by and wish you and your Dad/Husband strength in the coming months, it sounds like you are a close family and that will get you by. Asking questions as time goes on and when you understand more about MM will come in time, its such a maze of terminoligys(spelling?) that none of us have came across…[Read more]
brocho replied to the topic Velcade Subcutaneously? in the forum Treatment 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Peter UCH is a London hospital I am also a patient there. Several of us have have asked our docs about the sub-q Velcade and apart from them being aware of its use in US no good reason has emerged as to why we are not !! It is so frustrating as this would make the use of Velcade so much easier for us . Have you ever had a PICC line? It is so…[Read more]
brocho replied to the topic Intermittent melphalan therapy in the forum Treatment 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Jo I am sorry you didnt get the remission with those drugs, it must be very scary for you as the options become limited, I know I dread it Sorry I cant help with the intermittent Melphalan ,have you rung the nurses on this site their knowledge of up-to-date treaments is excellent Good luck with whatever treatment you have next love Bridget
brocho replied to the topic Admitted yesterday. in the forum Carers 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Jo Min and Sarah thankyou all for your good wishes its you lovely people that keep me going! Min how wonderful that Peter has turned a corner at last it can only be onwards and upwards now!!Love the new hairdo too Srah your holiday sounds just perfect to get away from it all and I bet Gordon was pleased you went , I know I feel so bad that…[Read more]
brocho replied to the topic In Everything in the forum Off topic 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Angelina I am so pleased John was able to be with you and his girls at home for a short while and it went well Joining everybody else in crossing fingers toes and anything possible that he gets home very soon Angelina your strength and positivity are amazing I hope you can find some time to look after you as well love to all of you Bridgetx
kaychappers replied to the topic NEW TO VELCADE in the forum Treatment 15 years, 1 month ago
Thank you all so much for your kind support and wishes. Was at hospital today and was told I am anaemic so they are going to give me lots of lovely blood on Thursday along with my chemo. Been told I will feel much better. So grateful for the team around me and glad there is a solution to my feeling so tired emotionally and physically so early on…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic dad just diagnosed at 48 in the forum Newcomers 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Christin
Yep I know all about takin three rather than one step:-D but as time went on I knew (nearly as much as Elaine) that I had to take it Easy so am sure your Dad will also get it Lol.
Love from a mere male 😎
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx
BADGER replied to the topic Admitted yesterday. in the forum Carers 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Bridget
glad you are back on line so sorry they have not got on top of your pain
it must be awful to be in pain all day and you dont want to wiped out either it sounds like making a cake but they havn't got the mixture right yet I really hope they do soon, keep in touch love Jo:-/ 😉 x
tom replied to the topic Dad diagnosed with Myeloma last week – Starting chemo this week in the forum Newcomers 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Vicki
Yes it made me weary and yes strugled to sleep at the same time (strange that Dex) but I got sleeping tablets and took them sparingly as i dint want to get hooked on them 😀
Am not sure if the Spondylitis ur Dad has is connected to the MM but am sure someone will pop on and advise 😎
I am just having four weekly Zometa…[Read more]
BADGER replied to the topic Admitted yesterday. in the forum Carers 15 years, 1 month ago
Min
I agree with bridget perhaps the hopital should have offered peter councelling as well as drugs all these doctors look after the body but not the mind, I am really glad he has perked up a bit to make you lunch this could be the start of a new mindset with him hopefully he may become more positive can someone come to your house to give you a…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic dad just diagnosed at 48 in the forum Newcomers 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Yamyam
Sorry to see you had to join but you have come to the correct place, and sorry to read you felt let down by the NHS 🙁 but now they have your Dad on the radar all should flow nice,as for me and only me I would go for anything to help put this dreaded MM on the sidelines until a cure comes along so for me I would do it.
Good Luck…[Read more]
brocho replied to the topic Admitted yesterday. in the forum Carers 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Min god to hear Peter has realised you need a bit of looking after too , even if its only a sandwich its the thought that counts. Perhaps he is worse this time because he is more scared , angry than the first time , I know relapsing brought up a whole load of emotions for me the worst being feeling helpless! I am struggling with these new…[Read more]
BADGER replied to the topic In Everything in the forum Off topic 15 years, 1 month ago
Hello Angelina
My fingers are crossed too I will send you one of my guardian angels I am sure they will smile on you
Love and a big ((hug))
Jo x
BADGER replied to the topic NEW TO VELCADE in the forum Treatment 15 years, 1 month ago
Kay
good luck at the hospital dont worry too much about the hair the shaven look is all the fashion I hope all goes really well for you and the Velcade knocks this devil out. When I had chemo my hair got really thin so I had it cut really short more in a boys style left it that way will save time next time always been a bit fat so not much…[Read more]
willywinki replied to the topic Dad diagnosed with Myeloma last week – Starting chemo this week in the forum Newcomers 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Tom
Dad appears to be going the same way with his CDT, he's getting weaker too. He's not been able to work since March, and we're working through trying to get him DLA and something else but can't rememebr what it is now. He struggling to sleep, despite being absolutlely exhasuted….any tips???? Will this be the evil Dex at work??? He got…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Memory Book – right or wrong? in the forum General 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Angelina
How are things going with John and yourself,just thinking about you this morning,just thought i would pop into site to see how you are getting on.
love Eve
eve replied to the topic NEW TO VELCADE in the forum Treatment 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi Kay
Good morning to you all,another lovely day,hope you do not spend to long in the hospital Kay.Wig or no wig,fat or thin,you still will be lovely,its what,s in side that counts.
wishing you well.Eve